Jim Letten and his staff are still the good guys: Letter

We are writing in support of Jim Letten, Jan Mann and the staff of the U.S. attorney's office. While the recent allegations are certainly regrettable, let us not forget that these folks are the good guys. These are the top echelon of our public servants. They have chosen a career of public service over a more highly compensated career in private practice. They may have erred, but overall their successes have accomplished much more for all who live in this community beset by corruption.

Nor have their lapses, if indeed there are any, been egregious -- especially when compared to the criminal activities of those they have prosecuted so effectively. An objective view of what has occurred, at worst, is that inappropriate comments were posted in the media.

Perhaps some in the U.S. attorney's office may have feet of clay, like the rest of us; perhaps errors in judgment occurred. But let us remember the tireless efforts of Jim Letten and his staff to bring to justice truly malevolent individuals who have caused considerable damage to our community. And, above all, let us not vilify this small group of devoted professionals or devalue the incredible contributions they have made on our behalf.